Certified WIC Nutrition Technician

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous state benefits

Vacation and sick leave

11 holidays a year

Job summary

340 Oklahoma State Department of Health is seeking a Certified WIC Nutrition Technician Agency 340 to provide basic clinical and nutrition services, counseling, education, and nutrition assessments. The role includes training vendors and performing outreach within District 2.

The position is full-time with typical hours Monday–Friday. Salary is up to $43,000 based on education and experience, with benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in dietetic technology or two years of experience in nutrition.
• Must meet OPM requirements for Public Health Community Worker II classification.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status of clients using established procedures.
• Provide clinical services including weight/height measurements and preparing samples for analysis.
• Interview clients and take diet histories.
• Evaluate nutrition status for enrollment in nutrition programs and complete WIC eligibility certification.
• Offer basic individual or group nutrition counseling focusing on pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children.
• Train vendors in the Special Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
• Perform outreach to clients and community.
• Make referrals to other health professionals and programs.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Nutrition assessment

Client interviews

Record keeping

Clinical nutrition services

Education

Associate's degree in dietetic technology

Job description

Job Title

Certified WIC Nutrition Technician Agency 340

Organizational Details

Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH)

Supervisory Organization 340 District 2

Job Posting End Date: Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time: Full time

Job Type: Regular Compensation

The salary for this position is up to $43,000 based on education and experience.

Why You’ll Love It Here

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service.

Job Description

Location: All Counties within District 2

Salary: up to $43,000.00, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Primary Hours: 8-5

Position Summary

This Position provides basic clinical and nutrition services including counseling, education programs, and nutritional assessments. At this level, incumbents will receive training and perform clearly defined or basic nutrition tasks. This typically will involve explaining nutrition services to clients, assisting in giving clients basic information about healthy food choices, meal planning and preparation, taking diet histories from clients and preparing necessary records or reports.

Position Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Assesses nutritional status of clients using established procedures and protocols.
• Provides clinical services including obtaining weight and height, obtaining and preparing blood specimens for analysis.
• Interviews clients and take diet histories.
• Evaluates and determines nutrition status of individuals for enrollment in nutrition programs. Completes certification for WIC eligibility.
• Conducts basic individual or group nutrition consultation on normal nutrition with emphasis on pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children.
• Provides training to vendors participating in the Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
• Performs outreach activities to clients and in community.
• Makes referrals to other health professionals and programs.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements consist of an associate's degree in dietetic technology or a closely related field; or two years of experience working under the technical supervision of a dietitian/nutrition therapist in a facility, institution, school, hospital or public health setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must meet OPM requirements for Public Health Community Worker II classification or Dietetic Technician Classification.

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of basic nutrition and its relationship to good health; of communication and teaching techniques; of interviewing techniques; of office methods and practices. Skill in working effectively with lay and professional individuals, in working under direction in carrying out assignments, and in providing appropriate nutritional assessment and consultation services.

Special Requirements

Employees will be required to successfully complete an in-service training program.

Training Design

The training is designed to enable the learner to proceed through the modules and activities at his/her own learning rate, but within a six-month period. Time required to complete instructional materials and assignments in both manuals is estimated at approximately 20 hours per month. It is recommended that one day a week be set aside for reading and completing assignments, observations, supervised activities, and conferences with the supervising nutritionist and/or other nutrition assistants. Upon successful completion of each module, the nutrition assistant will be prepared to perform specific tasks learned in the module. After successful completion of the six-month training and experience, the nutrition assistant will be prepared to perform all duties outlined in the functional job description.

Supervision And Evaluation Training

Training and evaluation of the nutrition assistant is supervised and/or completed by the local agency public health nutritionist, who is a registered dietitian. In cases where the nutritionist is not on site, the local agency administrator will designate who is to provide direct on-site supervision. In most cases, this will be nursing personnel. During the training the nutritionist meets with and/or talks with the nutrition assistant on a weekly basis at a minimum, with biweekly meetings scheduled. After completion of the six-month training period, monthly training meetings will be conducted by the supervising nutritionist for skills update. Evaluation of competency is measured by rating the nutrition assistant's ability to meet performance objectives outlined on checklists for each module. Post tests rate ability to meet knowledge objectives. A passing score of 85% or better is required for the post-tests and comprehensive evaluation. Nutrition assistants must meet the performance objectives listed for each module in the Module Evaluation Guide by the end of the six months training. The supervising nutritionist will complete progress evaluations monthly during the training.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Employees must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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